Call-out fee: £49 — covers our team travelling to you. Item prices are on top.
Old mattresses are one of the most awkward items to get rid of. They're heavy, floppy, and won't fit in your car. In Swanage, whether you're in Herston, Langton Matravers and Worth Matravers, mattress removal is one of our most popular services. With stone cottages and Victorian villas common here, there's often a narrow staircase or tight hallway between the bedroom and the front door. We handle the manoeuvring — you just show us which mattress needs to go. Small seaside town on the Isle of Purbeck. High proportion of retirees and second homes. Seasonal tourist population doubles the town in summer. That means we're regularly collecting mattresses from property upgrades, rental turnovers, and downsizers alike. Add a bed frame for £25 if the whole lot needs to go.
While the van's there: add a bed frame (£35), a second mattress (£50), or bags of rubbish (£12/bag)
Better value
Your mattress + call-out = £89 total. A half load is £179 — just £90 more to clear the whole bedroom.
Dorset Council includes mattresses in their bulky waste scheme at £30 for 1 item, £10 per additional item (max 6). The catch? up to 4 weeks wait, and you need to get it to the kerbside yourself. Online booking only. Items must be at the property boundary. Maximum 6 items per booking. Try getting a king-size mattress through a narrow hallway and out the front door on your own.
| Council | TipRun | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £30 for 1 item, £10 per additional item (max 6) | from £40 |
| Wait time | up to 4 weeks | Same-day available |
| Collection point | Kerbside only | From any room |
| You carry it? | Yes | No — we do the lifting |
| Add bed frame? | Counts as separate item | £25 add-on |
Wareham Recycling Centre (9.0 miles from Swanage) accepts mattresses, but getting one there is the challenge. You'll need to strap it to a roof rack or use a van — and most recycling centres won't let you dump a mattress in general waste; there's a specific bay you need to carry it to. Dorset address proof required. For most people, a doorstep collection is easier and worth the cost.
Many older properties with narrow doorways and steep steps. The Purbeck Hills mean some properties are on slopes. Access roads can be narrow. For mattress removal, please strip the bedding before we arrive. If the mattress is going from an upstairs room, let us know when booking so we can plan accordingly — ground floor is included in the price, upstairs may cost a little extra.
From £40. Same-day collection available.
Three options: Dorset Council bulky waste (£30 for 1 item, £10 per additional item (max 6), up to 4 weeks wait, kerbside only), take it to Wareham Recycling Centre yourself, or book TipRun from £40 for same-day collection from your room.
Yes — single, double, king, super king. Any size mattress, any condition. We'll get it through your doorways and onto the van.
Mattresses go to specialist recycling facilities where the springs, foam, and fabric are separated and recycled. The recycling rate for mattress materials is improving but they can't go to charity shops.
Yes — add a bed frame for £25 when booked with a mattress. We'll disassemble simple frames if needed.
Yes — we cover all of Swanage including Herston, Langton Matravers and Worth Matravers. Based in Poole, we're only 35 min away. Same-day slots available.
